Open Book Hellenic Revolutionary Fighter 1821 - YS Masterpieces Kit Review

[Guy]

HF90-001
Hellenic Revolutionary Fighter - 1821 - (Kleftarmatolos)
90mm resin - 7 parts
Sculpted by Carl Reid
Painted by Christos Panagiotov

I recently acquired the four kits of YS Masterpieces 1821 Series and decided to review the 90mm figure first. This is a limited edition kit of 350 total castings and was created and sculpted by Carl Reid.

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[Guy]

All four kits arrived in a sturdy black cardboard box with the parts sealed inside a clear zip-lok bag with the bag sandwiched between layers of foam. The bottom photograph above shows the 7 resin parts out of the bag and box for inspection. Each kit comes with a certificate of authenticity showing the numbered edition of each kit.

Above you see various multiple views of the head, legs and torso all cast as one piece. The attention to detail Carl has achieved is awesome.

Above you see close-up photographs of the upper portion of the torso.

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[Guy]

Above are additional close-ups showing the mid section of the torso as well as the legs. Both legs have seam lines that need to be removed.

Above you see the right hand attached to the rifle and the left hand attached to the sword.

Above you see the two pistols that fit into the waist sash followed by the right arm that dry-fitted tightly into the socket in the right shoulder. The bottom photograph shows the resin base supplied with the kit.

Additional Box Art Photographs

Painted
by
Christos Panagiotov

Conclusion:
An excellent kit from YS Masterpieces with clean and crisp casting. Some seam lines and mold blocks will need to be removed. Highly recommended.

YS Masterpieces web-site
click here

Kit Purchased from
The Red Lancer

R499
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[megroot]

Thanks Guy,
It looks indeed a great kit.

Marc

 

[salonikios]

One of the best figures i've ever saw about greek revolution in 1821. The rifle is called "kariofili". I hope Ys masterpieces will do more figures about this period of Greek history and in other scales like 75 or 54mm!

 

[kiwi45]

Although not my area of interest, a beautiful piece from the hands of Carl and Christos. Carls work's are amazing. Well done to both. Les

 

[pipetrepid]

nice kit! carl is a very talented sculptor. bill

 

[tonyhp]

Great figure. Congratulations to the sculptor and painter.
Greetings
Tony